8 Best Items To Buy at Dollar Tree To Resell on Amazon for Major Profits

August 25, 2019 Pleasanton / CA / USA - Dollar Tree store entrance; Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
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Ever wonder how some people manage to turn pocket change into serious cash? Well, one hot new way is purchasing items for $1.25 at Dollar Tree and turning around and reselling the merchandise on Amazon.

In fact, a whole economy of entrepreneurs buy up goodies at Dollar Tree and then list them on Amazon for big bucks. If you’ve got a keen eye for products, market smarts and a willingness to hustle, the Dollar Tree aisles are overflowing with money-making potential. 

Here are the Dollar Tree items worth buying and reselling on Amazon for major profits:

Household Essentials 

Cleaning supplies, storage bins, you name it — these everyday Dollar Tree essentials are big-ticket items on Amazon. Grab big-name brands like Tide, Scrubbing Bubbles or Ziploc bags, and you’ll have Amazon customers lining up to buy from you at a premium price. 

Beauty and Personal Care 

Who doesn’t love a good beauty bargain? Dollar Tree is stocked with all the usual suspects — Dove, Suave, Crest, you know the deal.

But here’s the kicker — people will pay big bucks on Amazon for these basic self-care items. You can seriously clean up in this aisle, from makeup brushes to hair accessories.

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Party and Seasonal Supplies 

Birthdays, holidays, you name it – people go nuts for festive decor and party favors. Dollar Tree is party central, with tons of themed goodies waiting to be resold.

You can easily triple or quadruple your investment during peak seasons by listing them on Amazon. 

Toys and Games 

Kid stuff isn’t just child’s play when it comes to reselling. The toy and game aisles are an absolute goldmine of hot sellers, especially around the holidays when parents scramble for affordable gifts.

From educational toys to classic board games, you can flip these babies for more than you paid. It’s like getting paid to be the cool aunt/uncle!

Books and Stationery

Don’t sleep on the book and stationery sections! While not every title will be a bestseller, certain educational and kid’s books can bring in the big bucks online. And let’s not forget stationery supplies — notebooks, pens, you name it.

Students and office folks go crazy for that kind of stuff on Amazon. Who knew being a school supply reseller could fund your vacations?

Kitchen Finds 

Apparently, Amazon is full of amateur chefs and bakers willing to splurge on all the cooking gadgets and baking supplies that their hearts desire.

Good thing Dollar Tree is loaded with affordable kitchen gear that you can easily flip for 3-4 times the price you paid. It’s like having your little home goods store without the overhead!

Pet Supplies 

Dog toys, cat treats, grooming tools — pet owners are willing to pay a premium for these items on Amazon for convenience.

Dollar Tree always has a decent selection of pet supplies, making it super easy to stock up on hot sellers for the lucrative pet market.

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Who knew catering to fur babies could be such a lucrative side hustle?

Tech Accessories 

You’d be surprised at how much people will spend on affordable tech accessories like headphones, chargers and phone cases. Dollar Tree has all these little gadget goodies you can effortlessly mark up and sell online for a tidy profit.

With our gadget-obsessed culture, this section is a goldmine waiting to be tapped.

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